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Wadena, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
Wadena, IA
At a Glance
How Wadena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wadena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wadena a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wadena residents earn a median household income of $48,438 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,951. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 680 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wadena is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,831. Median rent is $594/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Wadena reports 627 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,281/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Wadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wadena has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.